Briefs

The theme for this year’s International Youth Day 2026 was “Different Worlds, Shared Aspirations.” The commemorative events took place on Friday, August 29, and Saturday, August 30, 2026, in the capital of the rural commune of Antanimbary, located in the Maevatanàna district, which served as the central hub for the celebrations. Captured & Published at: […]

New developments in the pharmaceutical sector. CFAO Healthcare, the healthcare division of the CFAO Group, has announced the acquisition of OPHAM, a historic player in pharmaceutical distribution in Madagascar, along with the associated activities included in the scope of the transaction. This operation strengthens CFAO Healthcare’s presence in Madagascar, where the Group is already engaged

The turnaround for Eskom is confirmed. After long symbolizing the South African energy crisis, marked by repeated load shedding and severe financial difficulties, the public electricity company has just announced a second consecutive year of profit. This serves as a symbol of hope for Jirama. In South Africa, a similar turnaround has been achieved. Captured

The Magistrates’ Union of Madagascar (SMM) is calling on the Minister of Justice, in her capacity as the head of the public prosecutor’s office, to strictly respect the guarantees provided by the new status of the judiciary and the rules governing instructions given to public prosecutors. The Minister of Justice is acting as both judge

The Great Island expresses its deep emotion. Following the passing of King Harald V of Norway, who died on August 28, 2026, at the age of 89, the President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, wished to send a message of saddened sympathy to the Norwegian people. Captured & Published

Meetings are multiplying in the current political context. Following various initiatives launched to attempt to resolve the crisis, the president of the FFKM, Mgr Samoela Jaona Ranarivelo, received members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), led by their president, Thierry Rakotonarivo, yesterday in Andohalo. This meeting takes place as […] Captured & Published at:

A sigh of relief for users of the RN4. The assembly work for the Bailey-type modular metal bridge at PK 520+010 on the RN4, the Berivotra bridge, located in the fokontany of Berivotra, rural commune of Antanambao Andranolava, Marovoay district, which was scheduled to take place from Sunday, August 30 at 7 a.m. to Monday,

On Sunday, Zavamaneno Rodobe brought together around a hundred musicians and singers for a session of hymns and praise, following the tradition of the Reformed Church. This collective musical celebration, organized by the FJKM Tsarafara Musicians’ Association, distinguishes itself from a standard concert by its worship-focused concept, where every participant becomes an active contributor. Approximately

A traditional remedy with a little-known history. Considered a ‘universal remedy’ in Madagascar, ‘ranomena’ was the focus of the 108th ‘Café-histoire’ held this Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Photography Museum in Anjohy. On this occasion, Gabrielle Robbins, an anthropologist at the University of Oxford, traced the history and uses of this traditional remedy, which

Self-defense or summary execution? The death of the four boys suspected of murdering two young girls in Ambohimanga continues to fuel debate. Between those who defend the rule of law and the necessity of a proper trial, and those who support the law of retaliation for such crimes, positions are diametrically opposed. The crime is